NEW DEVICE TO SAVE FUEL
30th September 1949, Page 33
30th September 1949
Page 33
Page 33, 30th September 1949
— NEW DEVICE TO SAVE FUEL
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KNOWN as the Autoscope, a new device to indicate when depression of the accelerator exceeds engine requirements has been produced by Douglas Holt (1919), Ltd., Eagle Street, London, W.C.-l.
' The instrument is fitted to the inlet manifold of the engine and variations in vacuum depression are recorded by a senstive diaphragm. When so affected, two electrical contacts complete a circuit to light a small lamp on the dashboard.
Whilst its principal function is to ensure economical use of the accelerator, the Autoscope will alsodetect faults caused-by leaks in the induction system., defective valve mechanism or worn or damaged cylinders.
The purpose of the Autoscope is fuel economy. The device is on exhibition at the Motor Show.
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